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Did you know that Scotland’s official national animal is the unicorn? It’s true! According to Wikipedia, ” The Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland, used prior to 1603 by the Kings of Scotland was supported by two unicorns and the current royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom is supported by a unicorn for Scotland

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Did you know that legendary nature photographer and environmentalist Ansel Adams had to supplement his artistic career by accepting commercial assignments, including taking color photos? It’s true! While it may be hard to imagine, much like the notion of Kurt Vonnegut running a Saab dealership after becoming a published author (which he actually did), the

Photo Credit: Laughlin Did you know that in Japan, some farmers grow square watermelons? It’s true! According to Wikipedia, square watermelons were intended to fit more compactly in fridges and be able to be cut more easily (without rolling). It was invented by the graphic designer Tomoyuki Ono in 1978. She presented the watermelons in

Did you know that astronaut Scott Kelly, who broke all previous US records by spending almost a year in orbit aboard the International Space Station, grew nearly two inches in height during his time in space? It’s true! Scott and his twin brother Mark are part of an important study being conducted to gauge the

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